Preschool Teacher Salary in Washington, DC
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The median preschool teacher in the Washington area earns $44,660 a year, 17% above the U.S. median ($38,140). Half of the 11,910 preschool teachers there earn between $37,140 and $53,580.
Median $44,660
10th: $35,43090th: $77,650
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,430 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $37,140 | $34,530 |
| Median | $44,660 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $53,580 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $77,650 | $61,390 |
| Average | $50,820 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 11,910 | 478,780 |
Washington, DC ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Elementary School Teacher: $79,470
- High School Teacher: $80,300
- Middle School Teacher: $77,350
- Teaching Assistant: $46,200
- Substitute Teacher: $46,470
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.